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Funeral Of Philpott Children

The funerals of the six Philpott children who died in a house fire in Derby will take place today.

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Tributes and tears at Philpott children's funeral - Full report

Hundreds of mourners have attended the funeral of six children who died after a fire at their home in Derby.

The coffins of Duwayne, Jade, John, Jack, Jesse and Jayden Philpott were carried into St Mary's Catholic church this morning by family members and friends.

In a service that lasted an hour and a half, tributes to the children's kindness, loyalty, and caring nature were read out by the priest and teachers from the children's school.

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